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Xi defends vision of Hong Kong as 25-year anniversary marked

In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) In this photo provided by Hong Kong Government Information Services, Chinese president Xi Jinping, center, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second from left, accompanied with Chief Executive John Lee, left, wave as they depart at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (Hong Kong Government Information Services via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, center, gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) A couple pose in front of a banner featuring Chinese flags at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Many in Hong Kong worry that communist-ruled China is exerting ever more control over semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Critics of Beijing's policies say it is contrary to its promises to respect Hong Kong’s civil liberties and its semi-autonomous status for 50 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) China's President Xi Jinping waves following his speech after a ceremony to inaugurate the city's new government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) Hong Kong's new Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong, left, bows as China's President Xi Jinping, right, and Hong Kong's new Chief Executive John Lee, left, look on, during a ceremony to inaugurate the city's new government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) Hong Kong's new Chief Executive John Lee gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) A TV screen shows the live broadcast of China's President Xi Jinping's speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. The city on Friday marked the 25th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Hong Kong's outgoing Chief Executive Carrie Lam, center right, speaks to an attendee during a ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) Hong Kong's new Chief Executive John Lee, left, walks with China's President Xi Jinping following Xi's speech after a ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, right, and Hong Kong's new Chief Executive John Lee, center, clap as Hong Kong's Director of Immigration Au Ka-wang is sworn in during a ceremony to inaugurate the city's new government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) Chief Executive John Lee, center, attends a flag raising ceremony at the Golden Bauhinia Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Magnum Chan, Pool) Police officers stand guard near the Convention and Exhibition Center, where Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend an inauguration ceremony for the new, sixth term government in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. Hong Kong’s incoming and outgoing leaders attended a flag-raising ceremony Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the return to Chinese rule for the city pulled in recent years under much tighter Communist Party control. (AP Photo/Harry Long) Police officers stand guard near the Convention and Exhibition Center, where Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend an inauguration ceremony for the new, sixth term government in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. Hong Kong’s incoming and outgoing leaders attended a flag-raising ceremony Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the return to Chinese rule for the city pulled in recent years under much tighter Communist Party control. (AP Photo/Harry Long) China's President Xi Jinping gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) Hong Kong's new Chief Executive John Lee, left, walks off the stage with China's President Xi Jinping following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new government in Hong Kong on July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP) China's President Xi Jinping, right, looks on as Hong Kong's incoming Chief Executive John Lee is sworn in as the city's new leader, during a ceremony to inaugurate the city's new government in Hong Kong Friday, July 1, 2022, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. (Selim Chtayti/Pool Photo via AP)